West Hants

Town · Nova Scotia · Population 19,509

Housing and jobs

Housing costs, rents, incomes and jobs in West Hants, with comparisons and sources.

44 · Average

Average monthly rent$910/month

NS: $1,083/month · Canada: $1,209/month · 2006: $709/month (estimated) · 2016: $793/month (estimated) (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Median dwelling value (owner-estimated)$230,000

NS: $250,000 · Canada: $472,000 · 2016: $202,544 (estimated) (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Households spending 30%+ of income on housing16.2%

NS: 17.9% · Canada: 20.9% · 2006: 20.9% (estimated) · 2016: 20.9% (estimated) · Statistics Canada, 2021

39 · Below average

Median household income$69,500

NS: $71,500 · Canada: $84,000 · 2006: $58,695 (estimated) · 2016: $64,473 (estimated) (in 2020 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Population growth (5-year)2.6%

NS: 5% · Canada: 5.2% · Statistics Canada, 2021

Unemployment rate10.3%

NS: 12.7% · Canada: 10.3% · 2006: 8.3% (estimated) · 2016: 9.6% (estimated) · Statistics Canada, 2021